2014 Lutherans For Life National Conference
Lutherans For Life National Conference October 24-25, 2014 St. Matthew Lutheran Church Grand Rapids, Michigan
“Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins” (Isaiah 40:1-2).
Here are the wonderful speakers scheduled to join us in October: Dr. John Patrick on “life issues are not political issues, but spiritual issues that have been politicized” Rev. Robert Fleischmann on “sharing the matters of the heart message in our congregations” and “issues in the family” Laura Davis on singleness – “Relationship Status: Content in Christ” Rev. Jonathan Fisk on “What’s Life Worth?“ and a sexual purity workshop for youth: “Not Until I Say ‘I Do” Rev. Max Phillips on caring for the infirm and the elderly
Diane Schroeder and Grace Kern on “Reaching Those Wounded by Abortion” Rev. Dr. James Lamb on “stillbirth and miscarriage” and “matters of the heart—in action” Katie Scheuermann with an intimate discussion on infertility and its effect on all of us
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2014 LFL CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014 Pre-Conference Events Friday, October 24 Pastors’ Luncheon: Matters of the Heart in Pastoral Ministry with Dr. Lamb. Note: The lunch is free and conference registration is not required. However, please e-mail
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Workshop Session A: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Workshop Session B: 1, 2, 3, 6 Workshop Session C: 1, 2, 4, 5
Workshop Leader/Sessions
Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood 1:00–3:00 p.m.
1. Rev. Robert Fleischmann/B & C
Chapter and Life Team Summit with Lori Trinche – This workshop will be a time of encouragement, sharing, and education for the “hands and feet” of LFL! 1:15–3:00 p.m.
3. Katie Schuermann/A & B
Christian Estate Planning with Jim Schroeder – This seminar will focus on how you can testify to your Christian faith and provide for your family and your favorite ministries. 1:15–3:00 p.m.
7. Rev Jonathan Fisk/A (youth)
What’s a Life Worth – The Human Soul in the (kind of) Infinite Cosmos with Rev. Jonathan Fisk 3:15–4:45 p.m.
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2. Rev. Max Phillips/B & C 4. Diane Schroeder/A & C 5. Laura Davis/A & C 6. Rev. Dr. James Lamb/A & B
Workshop Leader and Topic 1. Rev. Robert Fleischmann: Matters of the Heart and Issues in the Family – Wearing My Heart on My Sleeve 2. Rev. Max Phillips: Matters of the Heart – Caring for the Infirm and Elderly 3. Katie Schuermann: Matters of the Heart – Facing Infertility 4. Diane Schroeder and Grace Kern: Matters of the Heart – Reaching Those Wounded by Abortion 5. Laura Davis: Relationship Status: Content in Christ (a workshop on singleness) 6. Rev. Dr. Jim Lamb: Matters of the Heart – Stillbirth and Miscarriage
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7. Rev. Jonathan Fisk: Matters of the Heart – Not Until I Say “I Do” (a sexual purity workshop for youth)
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2014 Lutherans For Life National Conference
Lutherans For Life National Conference • October 24-25, 2014 St. Matthew Lutheran Church • 5125 Cascade Road SE • Grand Rapids, MI 49546
SCHEDULE: 2014 LFL National Conference FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Registration • Exhibitor set up 11:30 Pastors’ Luncheon Pre-Conference Workshops: 1:00-3:00 Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood 1:15-3:00 Chapter and Life Team Summit with Lori Trinche 1:15-3:00 Christian Estate Planning with Jim Schroeder 3:15-4:45 Rev. Jonathan Fisk 5:00 Opening Worship 6:15 Banquet 7:30-9:00 Keynote Address – Dr. John Patrick SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 7:30 a.m. Registration 8:30 Plenary 1 – Why It Matters to Me! – Matters of the Heart are often compelling but often for different reasons for different people – Rev. Bob Fleischmann 9:30 Announcements and break 10:00 Workshop Session A 11:00 Break 11:15 Workshop Session B 12:15 Break 12:30 Lunch/Greetings 2:00 Workshop Session C 3:00 Break 3:30 Meet Your State Leaders 4:00 Plenary 2 – Matters of the Heart: Ways to Speak to the Heart – Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb
Our conference offers great speakers, wonderful workshops, and life-affirming fellowship! We hope to see you in October! 888.364.LIFE •
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October 24-25, 2014 • Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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REGISTRATION FEES Individual $100 Student $50 Child (ages 6-12) $30 Notes: Children 5 and under are admitted free, but please include them when registering. Financial assistance is available for students.
MAKE YOUR OWN HOTEL RESERVATIONS! Best Western Hospitality Hotel & Suites 5500 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512-2052 800.780.7234 or 616.949.8400 bestwesternmichigan.com/hotels/best-western-hospitality-hotel-and-suites
Conference room rate: $85.00 Reserve your rooms early! To obtain the group rate, mention you will be attending the Lutherans For Life National Conference. CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP! Instead of placing “ads” in a conference Confere book, sponsorship donations will be listed and nce S p o n s acknowledged in the conference information folder. orship Sponsorship levels are:
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Bronze - $50 • Silver - $100 Gold - $250 • Platinum - $500 Sponsorships may be given in honor or memory of someone or event. Download the sponsorship form from the conference page on the website (www.lutheransforlife.org/conference). Trisha Adams • National Conference Director •
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